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ATTENTION!
2026 Community Needs Assessment
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The FCS Department in Guilford County Cooperative Extension is now conducting our 2026 Community Needs Assessment! Please fill out the linked below on behalf of your household or community organization. This assessment will allow us to learn how to adapt to the needs of our stakeholders and community members. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
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Fire Up The Grill: Grilling & Food Safety Tips
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Spring is rolling in and the grills are getting fired up. In this session we'll talk about the different foods you can grill and how adhere to proper food safety when preparing them. Food Safety is very important to keep you, family and friends safe when grilling.
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Join us for a series of virtual workshops designed to empower our community with knowledge, resources, and skills for success.
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Toma el Control de Tu Dinero: Lo básico para manejar tu dinero (Virtual)
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Espacio virtual y práctico para aprender a manejar tu dinero, organizar gastos y crear un presupuesto que funcione para ti.
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In partnership with Good Will's On The Go Mobile Unit, Tech for Vets provides hands-on coaching to access VA benefits, set up VA accounts, navigate platforms, and learn about training and services.
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Last Tuesday & Thursday of Every Month
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2026 Virtual Fermentation Series:
Kimchi
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Learn the basics of safe, home food fermentation in our upcoming virtual Fermentation Series. Participants will explore how to prepare kimchi, kombucha, sauerkraut, and yogurt while gaining practical food safety guidance. The first virtual installment of the series will be on May 19th.
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2026 Food Preservation Series
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Canning and Food Preservation is a safe, economical way to preserve quality food at home. Canning interrupts the normal spoiling and decaying cycle of food. Canning your favorite and special products to be enjoyed by family and friends is a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people!
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Please contact FCS Admin Support, Alona Thomas, for more information if you are interested in being in our Active Volunteer database. Fill out the form below to be added to the list.
phone: 336-641-2405
email: althom24@ncsu.edu
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Thank you for tuning in to Everyday Wins With FCS! Catch up on the posted episodes using the top link below.
We would love to schedule interviews with community partners for our Community Spotlight! Would you like for your organization to be featured in Every Day Wins? Fill out the interest form linked below and someone will contact you!
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Free Little Library: Let's Read!
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We’ve launched our seasonal Free Little Library inside the Cooperative Extension Office to share the love of reading and learning. Come and check out some of the books that others have donated, or donate some of the books that overflow from your library.
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Our blessing box is going strong. This is a great way for community members to donate or take food and hygiene items as they need to. You are welcome to take from and give to this blessing box.
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Tune in to Penne for Your Thoughts, a Life Skills Podcast, your go-to source for practical tips and tools to navigate life's challenges and opportunities. Subscribe today and join the conversation by sharing your topic ideas and program suggestions—we’d love to hear from you!
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Parks and Recreation: Trotter Active Adult Center
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The mission of Trotter Active Adult Center is to provide diverse, year-round programs, activities and services that meet the physical, social, mental and cultural needs of active adults in Greensboro and Guilford County. Some of the features are a fitness room, computer lab, gymnasium, and many awesome classes. It's also located adjacent to Hester Park.
3906 Betula St. Greensboro, NC 27407
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8 am - 8 pm
Fridays, 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm
Closed: Sun
Phone: ( 336) 373-2927
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Homegrown
Smart Cart: 6 Tips for Shopping Smart on a Budget
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As the seasons change, you will find yourself purchasing more fresh produce for you and your family. Find out how important it is to wash fresh produce at home, and the many ways you can do it. Ben Chapman, food safety specialist with NC State Extension, shares his tips for cleaning fruit and vegetables and debunks some myths about food safety in our latest video
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🎉NEW RESOURCE!🎉
Smart Budgeting & Food Planning Guide:
Stretch Your Dollars & Eat Well
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This brochure, developed through a collaborative effort across various programs at NC Cooperative Extension, Guilford County, offers essential tools for enhancing budgeting and food management skills. It features a QR code that links to a digital version filled with valuable resources, including meal planning templates, a 14-day meal plan, spending trackers, healthy eating tips, and a food handling guide. Feel free to print & share! 🤗
Click the button below to access the brochure and explore additional resources.
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NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Cooperative Extension.
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